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T27 TCT

2012 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,142 mi
Last recorded163,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 TCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 163,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 132,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,708 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2022 110,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,116 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 70,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,379 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to rear

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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T27 TCT is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T27 TCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T27 TCT is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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